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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
CLEVER SCHEME.

There is bit of inside history con-
nected with the session of the Farmers
alliance at Huron, last week, that has
not got into the newspapers. Huron, as
well known, is the hOtbed of division,
and the capital bee sings creeches, in
fact-in the bonnets of politicians of all
parties there. The alliance has kept Sc
Verely aloof from this disturbing ques-
ton, majority of its members, how
ever, being, it is believed, in harmony
with the prevalent sentiment of FAM
erS, that the division scheme is honey
coined with jobbery. Fresh evidence of
this was brought to light before the adj
journment. 1t was discovered that a
scheme was concocted to capture the
alliance and play it off against
the Aberdeen convention. The mode
of operation was suggestive of the an
cient wooden horse which carried the
enemy concealed within into the be-
sieged city. In addition to the Huron
parties, Gov. MELLETTE, JOHN A.
OWEN and other fiery GivisiOnistS were
concerned in the matter. The first step
in the programme was to secure the adj
mission of one BUSHNELL, of Huron, to
the full privileges of the alliance as sec
rotary of the territorial board of agri-
culture and editor of a farming paper.
If he got in he was to be followed by
numerous others of the stripe on vari
Gus pretenses. A few unsuspecting al
lance men were induced to favor OPEN
ing the doors to these gentlemen, but
fortunately for the alliance the efforts
failed. and the door was closed in
the face of baffied BUSHNELL,
A prominent member of the alliance, in
a private letter, says: 'Had BUSHNELL
succeeded in getting himself admitted
as delegate from foreign body, then
the next move would have been to ad-
nit JOHN A. OWEN as representing the
De Smet Shipping association. He was
on the ground industriouSlY canvaSSing
for the Office of president, in cOnjunc-
ton with ISsENHUTH, of Huron, for
secretary. Admitting him as a dele
gate would have given him an Oppor-
tunity to work the delegates better.
Having adHdtt6a BUSHNELL and OWEN,
the way waS:Inade easy to admit any one
the farmersrof' IBeadle county to be
present. What easier than to keep on
admitting them as delegates on one pre-
textor another until they had major
ity, then elect OWEN president and all
the other officers rabid divisiOnists, and
carry the alliance for division as an off
set to the convention at Aberdeen? Of
course it would have killed the alliance,
but as the schemers we're not members
of the alliance they did not care. We
did not see through the whole scheme
until the close of the session, but
enough was seen to cause the alliance,
by unanimous vote, to refuse to recon-
mend Mr.. BUsHNELL's paper to the
favor of the farmers" The same writer
also says: "MELLETTE, OWEN & Co.,
In playing their last game to burst or
capture the alliance for division, will
find that their disgraceful tactics will
prove a iarge-Sized boomerang"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
WHO'LL BE THE NEXT?
A Beautiful Woman Takes ADJ
vantage of Dakota Divorce

A Beautiful Woman Takes Adj.
vantage of Dakota Divorce
Laws.
Special to the Globe.
FARGO, Dec. 23.-There has been con-
siderable interest this week over the
divorce secured by Mrs. Kate Noel in
court here from her husband, Pierre
Noel. The lady is daughter of Judge
Abram l.. Wakeman, for many years
collector of the port of New York, and
possesses remarkable beauty. The
divorce was granted on the nominal
ground of desertion and non-suppOrt,
and on securing it the beautiful lady
at once started for the home of her par
ents in New York city with the bird
of freedom gaily singing in her heart.
and an early prospect Of again wearing
the orange blossoms if local impress
sions are warranted. 1t is believed that
the aroma of romance floats about the
transaction, and that a distinguished
citizen of Dakota is to be the pOssesso1
of the prize wrestled from Pierre Noel,
and Fargo will have rare acquisition
to its social circles. Its divorce court
has evidently secured repute in the
Fact
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
DON'T BLAME DEMOCRATS.

Nothing is more common than to meet
DakOtianS whose honesty cannot be
questioned, and whose intelligence
should place them above such delusive
impressions, who voice the statement
that the Democratic partyis the obstacle
in the way of the admission of Dakota
as state. This has been repeated so
often by partisan newspapers and pO-
litical orators that it is not strange that
it has obtained wide credence. Many
of this class of people, who take their
opinions ready-made from interested
and unreliable authorities, really be-
lieve that the Republicans in congress
have been persistent champions of adj
mission, and the obdurate Democratic
majority in the house has defeated
their attempts. They should know
that no Republican in either
branch of congress has ever pro-
posed measure to confer statehood
upon the territory. 1t is true that the
senate once did pass bill to admit as a
state portion of the territory cut off
without consultation with the peo-
pie of the part not included, and with
no general vote of the territory. 1t was
a partisan scheme, and its acceptance
would have been unwarranted and to
ignore the rights of the people. Why
should the Democrats in congress re-
spOnd to the promptings or obey the de-
mandS of a faction of Republican poll
ticians seeking merely partisan and
selfish interests? They very properly
declined to recognize them as the people
of Dakota. There was nothing in this
action to warrant the charge that the
Democrats in congress were disposed to
deny the territory statehood, or were at
Dakota. Let those who would blame
the Democratic party, or its representa-
tives, point to the instance where there
has ever been an application emanating
from the people of the territory for
statehood. This they cannot find in the
past, but the time is at hand when this
will not be the case. The vote taken
on the sth of November showed beyond
question that vast majority OF the peo-
pie-in fact. it may be said that there
was entire unanimity Oh this point-are
eager for admission. A portion even
ask for the formation of two states-but
all want TO get rid OF the condition
which requires them to look to
Washington for the direction of
their local affairs. There can be
no doubt among the national
lawmakers that statehood is what Da-
kOta wants. 1t is for congress to deter
mine the shape in which it shall be ten
dered. The people of the territory are
vastly more concerned about admission
than they are about division or any spe-
cifc geographical limitations. 1t would
be marvellous indeed, if 100000 people
were of one mind as TO the details of
admission, involving as they do varied
local interests. but there is no visible
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
COL. PLUMBERS SARCASM.
He Makes a Washington Waiter
Feel Very Tired.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-"Please hand
me your bill of fare" said Col. Plum
mer as he squared himself at the Ar
lington supper table.
"You will receive that in due time"
was the response of the respondent
waiter, as he placed bOunteOus bowl
OF soup consomme before the great
orator of the wild and wOOlly empire.
II beg your pardon for my temerity,''
was the humble reply of the hungry
and ira vel-stained hero, ''are you a
member?'
"a member of what, sir?"
ga member of the house, of course ;
are You nOt?''
mo, sir" severely.
"Then probably you are senator"
persisted the complaisant colonel.
mo, sir; l am waiter, sir" was the
indignant answer.
"Again | beg your pardon, sir, -
unused the colonel. Il have understood
you. But your manner is what we nat
urally expect of legislators or diplo-
mats"
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A HAYSEED ADDRESS.

Maj. Edwards Speech Being Die
tributed Throughout the Terri
tory.
FARGO, Dec. 23.-The Dakota rail-.
roads have felt the protracted and, id
the view of his fellow-citizens. the al
most inexcusable absence Of Col. Donan
from the territory. The only sneliOrat-
ing circumstance Of an explanatory
character is that his Pegasus became
rheumatic in the miasmas of Honduras
and is being nursed back to pyrotchnio
illumination in seductive smiles that
will vet materialize numerousiy in the
census of Dakota. In the meantime,
the Manitoba railroad seems to have
found substitute in Mai. Edwards. It
has just printed 1000 copies of bis hay
seed address in Trail county, and is
sending them out to boom Dakota.
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THEY NEEDN'T WORRY.
The Farmers Around New Salem
Well Supplied With Coal and
Provisions,

The Farmers Around New Salem
Well Supplied With Coal and
Provisions.
Special to the Globe.
MANDAN, OAK, Dec. 23.-Those who
are not we'll acquainted with the facts
are generally supposed to have an idea
that the country along the Northern
Pacific in Dakota, west of the Missouri,
is devoted to the industry of stock rails
ing only. AS matter of fact there are
some very fiourishing settlements along
the line. Take New Salem for in
stance, twenty-seven miles west of this
city. Not very much can be seen from
the railroad, but back. on some of the
finest looking farms in North Dakota, a
very industrious and successful lot of
farmers are to be met with. They are
all well and comfortably fixed for the
cellars, which they have dug on their
claims. Tive merchants of the
town shipped during the season
to Eastern points $1,000 bushels of pota-
toes, realizing therefor $1,000. They
also shipped to Western points $1,000
pounds of butter and 10000 dozen eggs.
The whole, potatoes, butter and eggs,
realized in cash the sum of S17,616.
When it is remembered that four yeas
ago there was nothing where New
Salem now is, and that 80 per cent of
the farmers that live in the country
tributary thereto have come also within
the time named, it will be seen that a
great deal of progress has been made.
1t also shows that there must be some
inherent good in the soil Whereabouts,
and that It is available for something
better than mere cattle raising. In
few years the thrifty farmers who now
live in the vicinity of New Salem will
be rich, and the fact that they will
never have had to pay out cent for
fuel will have loomed up as factor in
the making rich process.
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CALIFORNIA NO GOOD.
Uncle JEFF Smith is Responsible
for That Statement.

for That Statement.
Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, OAK, Dec. 23.-Uncle
jeff Smith, of Grand Rapids, is one of
the sturdy farmers and peculiar char
acters who are making Dakota repu-
tation for individuality. He spent five
years of his life in California, and never
loses an opportunity to administer some
sound advice to seekers after sudden
wealth via California. In recent in
teryiew he stated that two months ago
his Son-in-law and family left for that
state, discouraged over two short crops
in Dakota. OF their experience Uncle
jeff says: California is no country
for poor man. 1t has a
good climate and lots of fruit,
but it takes fuel to cook victuals any
where, and man with little money,
to speak it warmly not to say profanely,
had better be cat in hell without claws
than in California without money.
These people who went there made, be-
fore the rainy season, so cents day
after paying board. Now they write
back that the rainy season has begun,
there is no money, and California is the
dullest country they ever saw. If they
were back East they would stay and be
glad to. Some of my neighbors were
just ready to start this week, when they
heard this news, but now they aren't go
ing"
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dissent to the cry for statehood of some
character. There will be general ac-
quiescence in the tender of one or two
states, as congress may elect. If Il e
Democrats in congress should this pres
ent session refuse to open the door of
the Union to the great territory. then
they will be amenable to the criticism
referred to. If they shall pass bill
rendering Dakota the right to form a
state constitution in the usual way,
they will have vindicated their claim to
the confidence of the people. If the
Republicans choose to defeat it in the
senate, the responsibility will be theirs,
and they can rightfully be charged with
denying the people of the territory the
enjoyment of their rights as citizens of
the rpnnhli0
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24

lobbyist, either for this or any other
measure"
''Are you satisfied with the Dawes
bill?''
81 am satisfied, and determined to be
satisfied with anything in the way of
legislation which will cause the opening
of the reservation: for the people need
and must have direct access to the Hills,
or else depopulate the country. There
would be no hesitancy in the mind Of
Senator Dawes, nor of others cOgnizant
of our wants, but for the delicate mat
ter of caring scrupulOusly for the
rights of the aboriginal owners of the
land. Senator Dawes is the friend of
the Indian; but The does not forget the
whites and their progressive rights. |
am well satisfied with the bill; but l
have suggested few things and begged
his consideration of some points, and he
has, as said before, very cOurteously
minded statesman"
"DO you expect opposition to the
measure?'
"Not any organized opposition. There
is no reason to anticipate anything of
that kind. There will be members of
the house, possibly, who have never had
time or inclination to look into this
matter, who will ask numerous ques-
tiOns and oppose action until they come
to understand it. But as soon as the en-
tire matter is laid before them, they will
see at once the justice Of our plea and
will consent to the passage of the bill"
us there anything political in the
measured"
Certainly there is. There is politics
in bread and butter. But it is not par
tisan politics. 1t is polite, in the sense
that it is wise and prudent, to open the
reservation. But as to national pol
itics, we care not who may know our
case, and we solicit the favorable con-
sideration of rich and poor, high and
low, bond and free, black and white.
We are here for the common veal of the
people of Southern Dakota and the toll
ers in the Hills. We want access to
their inexhaustible mines, and they
want short hauls of provisions from our
prairies. But we know neither Wings,
Federalists, Democrats, Republicans,
Greenbackers, Frohibitionists, Fusion
lists, nor any other classes of partiSans.
We want fuel cheaper and we must
have access to the Hills. / cannot say
more were | to talk to you all winter"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
QUIZ! QUIZZl
HE'S A DANDY

over seven months, planned the enter
prise, and now Bismarck has the finest
water works and is the best fire pro.
tected of any city west of st. Paul.
immigration Agent Groat, of the
Northern Pacific railroad, was in the
city last week. While in London he
was often besieged with questions as to
the climate, prosperity, people and pros
poets of our American Northwest. He
says: "There will be good increase
in population all through Dakota next
year. This is the most inviting spot Of
the territory. Many will come from
Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and
Minnesota"
Saturday evening the largest gather
ing ever held in this city gathered for
the purpose of establishing the cham
Der of commerce. One of the enter
prises most generally discussed was
that of the creamery, proposed by
Gerald Pierce, who is now pushing the
scheme with vim. 1t was estimated
that good creamery would at least dis.
tribute $4,000 annually among our
farmers, and would leave at least
$4,000 yearly In this county. Mr.. Pierce
will have to have the service of LOCO
cows or more, and he has been promised
by the farmers already 500.
The many Bismarck admirers of the
immortal Thomas must look forward
with great expectancy and hope for his
appearance at the Atheneum Monday.
The weather, however, would not per-
init the people to bulge outside, and
Mr.. Mast was forced to leave the city
without fulfilling his engagement.
While in his cosy rooms in the Sheridan
house, Mr.. Mast was interviewed on
President Cleveland's message.
He says: Il like it. l suppose you
high tariff prOtectiOnists would call me
a free trader, but am a protectiOnist
in every sense of the word. / believe
in protecting the masses instead of q
few.
Our own and only Denny Hapnifn,
''squatter governor" of Dakota, has re-
turned from Aberdeen. He says that
they play mighty strong game down
there.
M. H. Jewell, editor of the Tribune,
is collecting the initial numbers of all
the territorial papers with view OF
organizing in the near future 'Da~
kOta Historical association"
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FUN AT FARGO.
Maj. Edwards and Several Other
Prominent Citizens Indicted.

Mai. Edwards and Several Other
Prominent Citizens Indicted.
Special to the Globe.
FARGO, OAK, Dec. 23.-The grand
jury to-day brought in the anticipated
Indictment against Maj. Edwards for
publishing advertisements of the Louis
lana lottery in the Argus. AS that paper
purports to be published by an incorpOr-
ated company, it is thought strange that
the proceedings were not against the
company.
A sensational case is limited OF. There
are indictments against members of the
Dakota club, which comprises over 100
of the leading business and society men
and is the only club of the kind in Far
20. 1t has leaked out that to-day the
grand jury found bills against several
members for gambling in the rooms of
the club, and will probably report them
to the court tomorrow. 1t will cause a
big buzz in the community, as the
churches and pulpits are represented
in it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
Two Wild-Eyed Gentlemen in
Dakota Reach Out for
Each Others Boards.
Fire Quickly Wipes Out $780,
600 Worth of Valuable
Property in Fargo.
Maj. Edwards and Several
Fargo Citizens Indicted
by the Grand Jury.
Ten Thousand Bushels of
Wheat Eaten Up by Flames
Near Jamestown.

Special to the Globe.
BISMARCK, Oak. Dec. 23.-Near Will
Transport. a little village forty miles
northwest of Bismarck, j. w. Wescott
was cutting wood on the land of A. l..
Reynolds when Reynolds came up.
Words followed and WescOtt rushed
upon Reynolds with an ak. The latter
fired at Wescott several times, the shots
taking effect in his legs and face.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
HE GOT A SCOOP.
A Young Editor Captures Bride
in Spite of Her Parents.

in Spite of Her Parents.
Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, OAK, Dec. 23.-Editor
William H. Ellis, of the Cakes Repub-
lican, is the central figure in recent
matrimonial event and the hero of the
hour in Dickey county. The stalwart
editor became attached to Miss Cora
Devendorf, one of the most beautiful
and popular young ladies Of the Cakes
neighbOrhoOd, and, although the young
lady's parents were opposed to the
union. despaired not and set about to
hatch out plan by which the wishes
of the old folks, who had
selected burly young farmer
for her future husband, could be
thwarted. This object was attained
Monday when the fortunate editor and
the fair Cora joined hands before min
lister who pronounced the words which
joined them together for veal or for
woe. The ceremony was quietly per-
formed at Cakes without the knowledge
of any member Of the young lady's fam
lily, she having come to town ostensibly
to do some shopping. Mr.. Ellis now
makes no secret of the choice little
romance, but claims his bride in def
ance of the world. He says it was a
great SCOOP"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
Hard on Actors.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
FARGO, Dee. 23.-It is said that the
prospective cold water regimen deters
theatrical companies from making
future dates for Fargo, and none are
announced. The impression that the
knights and ladies of the buskin will
be subjected to enforced asceticism is
not warranted. They can at least in
dulge in their private commisSary
stores. The enterprising local manager
has secured the possession of the Win
nipeg opera house. and will give Fargo
the benefit of all first-clasS trOupes that
60 North.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
Poisoning Gophers.

Special 10 the GIobe.
JAMESTOWN, Oak, Dec. 23. - The
county commissioners are taking hold of
the gopher question thus early in the
winter, and have decided to distribute a
large quantity of poisoned wheat for the
little pests to feast upon when they feel
the cravings of an empty stomach as
they come out of their holes in the
spring.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
HonorabIy Mentioned,

FARGO, Dec. 23.--Fargo takes Just
pride in the fact that two of its most or
namental as we'll as popular citizens,
Col. j. c. McKendry and Judge Rose,
have been given honorable positions by
the convention of Republican clubs in
New York city. The entire club of
Fargo was there, under the silk tile of
Judge Guptill, who travels upon the
generous contributions of the late in
demnity land jumpers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
THEY ARE UNPOPULAR.
Grand Juries Not Popular in the
City of Fargo.

FARGO, Dec. 23.-In view of the pos.
sible action of the grand jury there has
been a general hegira of somewhat in
salubrious characters from Fargo the
past week OF two. The men who toll
over green cloth have had occasion to
20 visiting in anticipation of the holi-
DAYS, and the matrons of the half dozen
houses where virtue is a commodity
have put the Red, and, perhaps, other
rivers between them and the grand jury,
having vivid Renaissance of month
in Jail last summer, and their ranches
have had deserted halls. Grand juries
are not very popular in Fargo generally.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
An Incendiary Fire.

Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, OAK, Dec. 23.-The
grain warehouse at Montpelier belong
ing to the North Dakota Elevator COM
pany, capacity 10000 bushels. burned
last night. Wheat had twice been
stolen from the warehouse during the
last few weeks, and the fire is supposed
to be incendiary. Insurance on build
ing, S7OO. The amount of wheat burned
is unknown, but is covered by blanket
policy.
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STRICTLY THIRD PARTY.
Call for a Prohibition Convention
for Dakota.
Special TO the Globe.

Special 10 the Globe.
HURON, OAK, Dec. pa convention
of South Dakota Prohibitionists has
been called to meet here Jan. II to or
ganize Prohibition party. The call is
numerously signed by strong Prohibi-
tionists of Beadle, Franklin, Clark, Ed
munds, Aurora, Sphinx, Hughes, San
born. Miner, Brookings, Kingsbury and
other South Dakota counties, and is
strictly third party movement.
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Probably Frozen.
Special to the Globe.

OpeCld1 " INC OlOOS.
NEW ROCKFORD, OAK, Dec. 3d.
Thomas Connolly, stage driver and mail
carrier between here and Bremen, via
Tiffany, left this city with pouches for
the above towns last Tuesday, and has
not been heard of since. A terrific biz
Zard was raging all day Tuesday, and
that both man and horses will be found
frozen in some snow-bank is foregone
conclusion. The latest report is to the
effect that he did not reach Tiffany, the
first stopping place, only twelve miles
distant. A searching party left to-day
to scour the prairies for the missing man
and team. 1t is possible that he has
found place of shelter and is too badly
frozen to get out. Mr.. Connolly is UNI
married, about fifty-three years old and
was born in Ireland.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-24
Mrs. Jones' Funeral.

Special 10 tEe GIODe.
WATERFOWL. OAK, Dec. 29.-The
funeral services of Mrs. George 9,
Jones, wife of the editor of the Journal.
Democrat, were celebrated at the family
residence this afternoon, Rev. A. u.
Darlington, rector of Trinity church.
officiating. The remains will be takeu
to Minneapolis IN the morning for inter.
ment.